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[After an interesting conversation a while back, Fuuka couldn't help but wonder a few things. While she was new at being a trainer, she didn't want to seem like a heavy to her fellow friends. Sure, she was still getting use to making and creating new things but the fact was? It was going to take her some time.

As Fuuka was wandering around the city, she simply stared at the pieces of chicken she created. While she knew better than to cook anything, if she wanted to get any better, she had to listen to other people. Even if those harsh words were going to hurt her.

With a heavy gulp in her throat, she gave a nervous chuckle as she prepared herself for the worst]

U-Um...excuse me, do you think you can try this? I want to hear what you think about it?

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[ Cherubi is now afraid to blink. She's not sure what she's afraid of, but doom weighs heavily upon her.

Haruka also gets a little prickle of premonition, but she's volunteered so there's no turning back. Self-conscious about her food, huh? Or else had a bad experience....

Either way, the sample is traveling to Haruka's mouth

and entering it. ]

[And from there, Fuuka wanted to say something but instead? She kept on her mouth shut. It seemed like it was too late for her say anything anyway and the worst that can happen now?

Well, maybe a bad stomach ache but she found herself just staring at Haruka and waiting for a response. But still...]

Um... [But should she dare to say anything?]

[ ....Thank the Savior Haruka lives with Rise and ended up in an impromptu Caldera curry contest during the Day of Fire. Her palate is getting used to repeated assault.

Her expression freezes more the longer she chews, but she does manage to swallow. And then smile, though it looks a little worn.

This laughter sounds a bit ragged, too. ] It's an...original recipe.

[At this point, Fuuka was just more impressed that Haruka managed to eat through her cooking and not end up like Yosuke.

Even if she was trying her best to keep that smile, it didn't stop Fuuka from feeling disappointed]

But...are you okay though? Is...Is it really that bad?

[ Lying does this girl no favors. But if she wants to get better, pummeling her into the ground with criticism won't help either (she doesn't look the type to be inspired by that). Fighting back the desire to rub her throat, as if worried it didn't survive the ordeal intact, Haruka blinks and twitches her shoulders in an equally-stifled shrug. ] Are you teaching yourself?

[There was a long silence on her end. It was true, she was trying to teach herself but it seemed as if nothing she did was good enough. In fact, it probably made things a lot worse...]

Yes, I am but...I suppose it's not helping anyone if I continue this way.

[ Poor kid's taking failure hard. Haruka doesn't even have any advice about how to get good at things by trying: everything she's ever achieved came naturally to her. ] The library's got cookbooks.

[ Recipes turn out the same no matter what, right....? ]

[Despite taking it hard, she knew that she had to deal with it sooner or later. How can she get better if she didn't listen?]

Um...I think I might have tried those recipes? I don't think it turned out as well as I thought though.

[Hmm...] Maybe cooking isn't for me.

What kinds of things do you enjoy doing? [ Haruka is all for not talking about cooking any more. Her stomach is feeling a bit questionable.

Cherubi is starting to get the idea they might be here a while. She sneaks a peek. Is that purple thing with the eyes still staring at her...? ]

Oh! Well, I enjoy making things out of whatever I can find! I usually find whatever metal I can find and see what I can do with them! It's quite amazing how something so simple can be turned into something amazing!

[Much to the horror of her parents and her making a mess everywhere. As she gave a giggle, her Pokemon stopped staring at Cherubi. Instead, she just sat on top of her owner's head but...

With Cherubi out now? She gave a pout. Will she let her talk to her now?]

[ Now there's some enthusiasm. Haruka smiles. She has a soft spot for artists. ] I'd like to see that.

[ A leaf and half a fruit peek out from around the back of Haruka's neck. It's....safe? The most tentative of steps is taken. ]

Then perhaps I can show you at some point? I don't have anything with me right now but maybe I can make you something? As a way to apologize for my cooking?

[Although, she wasn't quite sure what to make for Haruka...

At the same time, her Pokemon just kept staring at the fruit and wondering if she should strike up a conversation or not. Would she run away again or not?]

[ A whole cherry has emerged. Nothing is trying to eat her. A second step is taken. A breath is exhaled. ] Biii...

No pressure. But -

[ Haruka reaches for Fuuka's closest available hand to take it. ] I'll be looking forward to browsing your portfolio.

[See the blush? It was starting to show on her face! She gets embarrassed too easily doesn't she?]

O-Oh um...thank you? I promise that I won't let you down, Haruka! It just...perhaps you can tell me what you would like and maybe I might be able to make it?

[In the meantime, the Espurr slowly but surely approached the other Pokemon with that same stare. Although, this time, she gave her hand to her but she still looked suspicious...]

[ THE PURPLE THING IS BACK. Cherubi wants to run for cover, but is so startled she freezes. She is a Deerling in the headlights. Espurr can get as close as she'd like.

Haruka smiles and pats that hand before letting go. Far be it from her to limit an artiste! ] Surprise me.

[And so she does! But sensing how scared the little thing was, she just continued staring at her before giving a sigh. She won't force her to come out but it's quite clear that the Espurr was starting to get annoyed...

Still, Fuuka pondered a little before she thought of something!]

How about something that could be attached to the warp band? Maybe something that could improve the quality somehow?

[ I-it's mad? Does that mean it's more or less likely to suddenly pick Cherubi up and take a bite? Cherubi looks like she might cry. ] B-bii....

[ Haruka shrugs. ] It's an open canvas. I'll look forward to seeing the results.

[ For now, it might be a good idea to separate these Pokémon. There a few unfortunate misunderstandings in play. ]

[Sensing Cherubi's emotional distress, Espurr's eyes widens before she took a few steps back. Uh-oh, she didn't mean to make her cry! She just wanted her to decide if she wanted to play with her or not!

Of course, as Fuuka saw what was happening, she just nervously chuckled before picking up her Pokemon and taking a couple of steps back herself.]

I look forward to impressing you, Haruka! Although, I think my Espurr might have accidentally made your Cherubi cry though...

[ Haruka smiles - no hard feelings here, at any rate, and scoops up Cherubi so the small plant can hide in her fingers. ] Stop by the theater sometime?

[ Perhaps then their Pokémon can keep trying to play. Cherubi just needs experience so she can become a better judge of character. Haruka intends to give her that. ]

That sounds good to me!

[In the meantime, her Espurr just gave a sigh before she eventually settled for sitting on her trainer's head. Still, Fuuka had to give a small frown to her Pokemon for being so mean to the other]

So...um, I'll see you then?

[ Hey, some people don't click. It's not Espurr's fault. Grinning, Haruka gives Fuuka a casual two-fingered salute. ] We'll be waiting.

[ Scratch that. It's a two-fingered salute and a wink. ]

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